jpdb beta

subject; curriculum

5

heigh-ho; heave-ho; alley oop

1

to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on

1

brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed

2

to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower

1

previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session

3

silly person; dumb-bunny; dope

1

embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication

1

exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC

1

aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support

8

choices; alternatives; options

7

to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)

9

all; everything

3

to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)

17

-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure

2

chemistry

1

a little; a bit; slightly

2

part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties

2

cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time

1

superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

3

deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score

3

to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

2

to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy

2

target

1

to scan; to look over

3

to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look

1

calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness

2

to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove

4

conduct; behavior; behaviour

1

next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to

1

to take time

4

omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement

2

mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior

1

relax

1

truth; real situation

7

secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen

9

to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively

2

to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind

2

foundation; basis

2

solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately

1

to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged

2

decisive; resolute; determined; firm

1

I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason

6

coming out (as gay, etc.)

2

being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

1

to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)

1

sorry; excuse me; thank you

2

surroundings; environs; circumference

9

children

2

scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer

1